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Heritage and culture are what sets Hong Kong apart from the rest of Asia – indeed the world.
With a largely Chinese population and over 100 years of colonial history, Hong Kong is a unique fusion of Western and Eastern cultures where the old and the new live side by side.
Its incense-filled temples, colonial buildings and glass-and-steel skyscrapers, along with its ancient traditions and lively festivals, have made Hong Kong a living culture experience.
Proudly promoting itself as "Asia's World City", Hong Kong is a truly unique destination, absorbing cultural influences from places as diverse as Vietnam and Vancouver.
Archeological findings date the first human settlements in the area back to more than 30,000 years ago.
Hong Kong's magnificent harbour has been the key to its development as a trading port for China, progressing through an industrial era to become a leading financial and services centre in Asia.
The unique blend of eastern and western influences, matched by diverse attractions and stunning countryside, has made Hong Kong Asia's prime tourist destination.
Set sail across the harbour to Hong Kong Island for the best views of the island's famous skyline. East meets west in high style to make this city a gourmet's paradise. With an astonishing 9,000 restaurants to choose from, Asian food of all kind abounds, and the international repertoire is as good as anywhere in the world.
Ultra-modern malls, designer boutiques and old fashioned open-air markets - Hong Kong is a shopping Mecca where you'll find everything from ancient Chinese medicine to the coolest gadgets.
Hong Kong has an excellent transport network, which is an attraction in its own right. From old harbour ferries to ultra modern trains and the world's longest escalator, getting from A to B is done in style.
Fashionable types will want to head to Soho for its chic bars, international restaurants and the world's longest outdoor escalator, which weaves through some of the oldest and most fascinating streets in Hong Kong.
